Vivek Kumar, the accused in the assault case of AAP MP Swati Maliwal, was presented before Tis Hazari Court today. Delhi Police has requested his detention for seven days...
The Delhi Police took Kumar into custody on Saturday afternoon. Following interrogation at the Civil Lines Police Station, he was arrested at 4:15 PM. Earlier, Kumar had filed a bail application in Tis Hazari Court which was subsequently dismissed.
During the court hearing, the Delhi Police argued that Kumar's phone was formatted in Mumbai before any data cloning could take place. They added that his presence is required in Mumbai for evidential purposes since he has yet to disclose the phone's passcode; a task not possible without an expert, let alone without Kumar himself.
Vivek Kumar's lawyer, Rajiv Mohan, refuted the pertinence of the phone formatting claiming it has no connection to the case. He stated there were no accusations of threats being issued via WhatsApp or calls. Regarding the password, he argued that Apple does not share its users' passcodes, thus making the arrest unjustified and the request for police custody baseless.
Mohan claimed that Maliwal arrived at the Chief Minister's residence without a prior appointment, questioning the purpose of her visit and bringing up the fact that media footage shows her leaving the residence not in a shirt but in a kurta, contradicting the assault claims.
Mohan further contested the allegations of Maliwal having her head struck against a table, pointing out the absence of any visible injuries and accusing the police of twisting facts. He questioned why the FIR was delayed by three days and why immediate medical attention was not sought.
The court dismissed the interim bail application after Vivek Kumar's arrest
Prior to today's events, the court had heard Kumar's plea for interim bail. The judge deemed the hearing moot in light of his prior arrest. Kumar's lawyer insisted on innocence, suggesting that the assault accusations were unfounded as numerous people were present at the scene of the alleged crime.
Vivek Kumar's lawyer argues breach of CM's security
Mohan stressed that visits to the CM require appointments, and Maliwal's unannounced arrival constituted a breach of security. Videos were presented to nullify claims of physical assault. It was suggested that Maliwal waited for police after being asked to leave post the altercation.
What occurred in Chief Minister Kejriwal's home?
According to the FIR filed by Maliwal, she visited Kejriwal early in the morning. After an unsuccessful attempt to contact his aide, Vivek Kumar, via call and WhatsApp, she entered the residence through the main door. She alleges that Kumar entered the room aggressively without provocation, assaulting and threatening her after she reported the incident to the police.
Case filed under serious charges, punishment likely assured
The FIR against Kumar levels severe allegations, and if proven, substantial punishment is likely.
For more details on this developing story, please refer to articles related to the Swati Maliwal assault and the inner workings of the incident at Chief Minister's house.
